Nations all over the world have begun the brand-new year in style with some incredible fireworks display screens.855963
With Christmas falling on a weekend Brits have been treated to 2 bumper bank holidays this joyful duration.
While the extra day off is extremely welcome, the bank holiday can wreak havoc with our grocery store opening times.
Whether you have to nip out for last minute nibbles or stock up on hangover food, here's your overview of shopping over the next three days.The Manchester Christmas Markets have never ever been so big, with this year's event boasting a lot of shopping in addition to leading food and beverage areas, family-frendly zones, and even an ice rink.
The marketplaces now extending right across the city, so it's certainly helpful to know exactly which zones you can get access to at what times so you can prepare your trip tactically and bag whatever provides you need. ASDA
On New Year's Day most shops will operate bank holiday hours from 10am till 5pm.
On January 2 most shops be open from 7am to 11pm on January 2, but some smaller branches may run decreased bank holiday opening hours.
Sainsbury's.
On New Year's Day the majority of UK branches will be open, but will operate bank holiday hours from around 11am up until 5pm.
Tomorrow lowered hours are likely to be in place at most Sainsbury's shops, suggesting it's best to stock up or run the risk of getting caught out without breakfast. Aldi.
On New Year's Day stores will stay closed, but reopen on January 2 with their normal working hours.
Tesco.
Tomorrow shoppers can anticipate Sunday opening hours, with Metro and Express shops staying open up until 6pm.
The following day all shops will operate their regular opening hours.
Manchester city board has lastly validated the opening times of each area, and here's the breakdown for 2018. Morrisons.
On New Year's Day regular Sunday hours will be in place, with browsing starting from 9.30 am and on Monday all shops will open 9am until 6pm.
Waitrose.
Tomorrow just picked stores will be open from 10.30 am and 4.30 pm, while on Monday most branches will be open 9am to 6pm.
Some larger stores will open from 8am till 8pm. At the center European market on Albert Square the stalls will open from 10am-9pm from November 10-December 20, and after that from 10am-6pm on the closing day on Wednesday, December 21. Markets in all zones except for Albert Square close on December 20. Typically, Albert Square is the last area to pack up, with traders ending up one day later.
This year's most recent addition, The Rink at Cathedral Gardens, is now open up until January 7 from 11am until 9pm everyday, just closing on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
